Witnesses to a Poor Christ
text and photographs by Sean Sprague
(From Catholic Near East March – April 2001)
Indias Malabar Missionary Brothers lead a simple life, following in the footsteps of St. Francis.

profiles
by Michael J.L. La Civita
(From ONE magazine January 2007)
The Syro-Malabar Catholic Church

The Church Is A-Changing
text and photographs by Sean Sprague
(From Catholic Near East July – August 2000)
Despite challenges within and without, the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church serves the poor of India.

Once Again, Syro-Malabar Yogam
by Father Andrews Thazhath
(From Catholic Near East July – August 1999)
A maturing church, reaching back to its ancient roots meets to address its present-day challenges.

Ancient History, Young Church
text and photographs by the Rev. Dr. Anthony Vallavanthara, C.M.I.
(From Catholic Near East November – December 1997)
At the tip of the Indian subcontinent, a new Syro-Malabar Catholic eparchy is established.

Twin Saints, Twin Churches
text and photographs by Sean Sprague
(From CNEWA WORLD January – February 2002)
Two neighboring churches in India share the Christian spirit  and the same plot of land.

Lifting Literacy in Uttar Pradesh
text by Lark Ellen Gouldphotographs by Ilene Perlman
(From Catholic Near East September – October 1998)
In northeastern India, the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church works to educate an impoverished people.

A Place to Call Home
by Sean Sprague and Jomi Thomas
(From ONE magazine March 2008)
Sisters in southern India instill pride and hope

Keralas Bittersweet Phenomenon
story and photographs by Peter Lemieux
(From ONE magazine September 2008)
Emigration fuels a local economy, but strains family ties

Waste Is Wealth
story and photographs by Peter Lemieux
(From ONE magazine July 2008)
A Catholic initiative to fight poverty and manage waste

What’s Cooking in Kerala
story and photographs by Peter Lemieux
(From ONE magazine November 2008)
A diverse people share a sophisticated palate

‘Slumdog Sisters
text and photographs by Peter Lemieux
(From ONE magazine July 2011)
Syro-Malabar sisters offer help to those who need it the most

A Priest With Global Reach
by Jomi Thomas and Sean Sprague
(From ONE magazine May 2008)
A pastor in southern India tackles unemployment and poverty

New World Children of St. Thomas
text by Leanne Arcuriphotographs by Maria Bastone
(From CNEWA WORLD May – June 2003)
The constant explanation has followed Indias Christians to the United States

Coconuts and Bishops
text and photographs by Sean Sprague
(From CNEWA WORLD September – October 2002)
Ecumenical advances from the heart of India’s Bible Belt.

The Orphans of Trichur
text and photos by Sean Sprague
(From Catholic Near East May – June 2000)
Children are saved from life on the streets thanks to the efforts of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church.

Indian Energizers
text and photographs by Sean Sprague
(From Catholic Near East November – December 2000)
In a land of more than one billion, the sisters of the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel adjust their tireless work to the changing needs of the time.

Healing Keralas Health Care
text and photographs by Peter Lemieux
(From ONE magazine September 2011)
The church fills gaps in Indias admired health care system

Forming Priests in India’s Thriving Church
compiled by CNEWA staff
(From Catholic Near East January – February 1997)
To meet the needs of India’s thriving Christian population, numbers of seminarians must increase.

The Heirs of St. Thomas
by Michael J.L. La Civita
(From Catholic Near East September – October 1995)
India’s Thomas Christians maintain the memory of the apostle who arrived on India’s shores more than 1,500 years ago.

Indian Polyphony
by Msgr. Robert L. Stern
(From Catholic Near East September – October 1995)
Four archbishops lead India’s ancient, vibrant Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, which never abandoned its ties with Rome.

God’s Servants of Action
text and photos by Cheryl Sheridan
(From Catholic Near East July – August 1994)
A Syro-Malabar religious community for women maintains a strong but gentle faith in their native India.

Getting Ahead
by Msgr. Robert L. Stern
(From Catholic Near East March 1993)
Msgr. Stern discusses the significance of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church’s elevation to the rank of an archiepiscopal church.

A Missionary Church Goes on Mission
by Michael J.L. La Civitaphotos: CNEWA files
(From Catholic Near East January 1992)
India’s Syro-Malabar Catholic Church is finding new ways to minister to its far-flung people.

The Catholic Church in India
by Rev. John Vallamattam, M.A., Ph.D.
(From Catholic Near East January 1990)
Although few in number, India’s Catholics to make a difference.

The Chanda Mission
text and photos by Rev. Jacob Martin Kapiarmala, C.M.I.
(From Catholic Near East Winter 1988)
In the heart of India, Syro-Malabar Catholics are reaching needy people.

A Church of Their Own
text and photographs by Peter Lemieux
(From ONE January 2012)
Migrants from Kerala build church and community in Mumbai

In Israel, Indian Catholics Celebrate With Leaders
Catholic News Service (2 March 2012)
JERUSALEM (CNS) — At the entrance to St.
Saviour Church, Aloysious Leone and women in
traditional Indian dress gathered around Trivandrum
Archbishop Mari Soosa Pakiam to ask his blessing and
kiss his ring.

Picture of the Day: Kerala's Saint
Saint Mary's Port Church in Kollom, Kerala, India, one of the eight founded by St. Thomas, features a mural of Christ and St. Thomas at the altar. (photo: Sean Sprague)

Picture of the Day: Feast of Lights
The Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours in Thrissur, India, is decorated in colorful lights on 25 November for the annual feast marking the consecration of the church. (photo: CNS/Anto Akkara)

Picture of the Day: In Treatment in Kerala
Men gather for class in Navachaithanya, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center established in 1991 by the Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Irinjalakuda, in Kerala. (photo: Cody Christopulos)

Picture of the Day: A Watershed Parish
A girl collects water outside of the 300-square-foot open shed serving as St. Alphonsa Church, the newest parish in the Eparchy of Bijnor, in northern India. (photo: John Mathew)

Picture of the Day: Moving Forward
Women in India have benefited from numerous initiatives of the village of San Joe Puram, including efforts to improve literacy, sanitation and water access. (photo: John Mathew)